Plus, How to Tell Your Dog's Age

View in browser  Winter Dog Care, Gear, Tips, and Tricks Unless you live in some sunny, warm southern clime, harsh winter weather is hard on both humans and dogs. You may have to change up your winter dog care routine to keep them warm and protect them from the effects of freezing temperatures, harsh winds, ice, snow, and dry air. Read more » Advertisement SPONSORED CONTENT Everyday Ways to Reduce the Risk of Cancer in Your Dog Each year, approximately six million new cancer diagnoses are made in dogs, according to the National Cancer Institute. It's estimated that one in four dogs will develop cancer in their lifetime. Cancer is also the leading cause of death in dogs who are past middle age. Read more » How to Tell Your Dog's Age When you bring a puppy home, you usually know their birthday and exact age. However, estimating the age of a dog adopted from a shelter can be difficult.   Why does knowing your dog's age matter? "The reason it's important to estimate your dog's age is that age influences so many aspects of your dog's quality of life: for example, diet, exercise, and healthcare requirements," explains Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for the AKC. Read More » How to Make Your Own Dog Paw Balm To some dogs (especially breeds built for cold weather), there's nothing more exciting than a romp around a snowy yard after a winter storm. But icy conditions of the yard or cold pavements can be damaging a pet's paws. Read More » Tune in to the 2023 Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon, Inc. Watch the 2023 Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon, Inc., January 21st only on AKC.tv Tune in » Cold Weather Essentials for Your Dog These cold weather essentials for your dog will help keep your companion toasty warm all winter. See our picks » Upper Respiratory Infections in Dogs: What You Need to Know Are you noticing your dog has a runny nose and a sudden, harsh cough that sounds like a goose honking? There's a good chance they're suffering from an upper respiratory infection. You might dismiss a cough as something that will pass in a few days. While this is often the case, these types of infections can spread and lead to serious illness in more vulnerable dogs. Read More » WANT MORE NEWS? Subscribe to Nibble Lifestyle » Subscribe to the AKC Dog Podcast » FOLLOW US This email was sent to bonniebonnie791.dogscolorado@blogger.com from an AKC mailing list. Unsubscribe. © 2023 American Kennel Club. | 101 Park Avenue, New York,  NY  10178 About AKC | Mission Statement | Privacy Policy optout